Proton Center Blog
Compilation of blog articles highlighting proton therapy, a precise and advanced form of radiation therapy offered at Emory Proton Therapy Center.
What types of cancer can be treated with proton therapy?
Proton therapy may be an option for many cancer types. Discover which cancers it can treat and the factors that determine patient eligibility.
Why radiation is usually only given once to an area of the body
Can radiation be given twice? Learn why repeat radiation is often limited, when re-irradiation may be considered and how proton therapy can help reduce risk.
Am I a candidate for proton therapy?
Wondering if you're a candidate for proton therapy? Learn how eligibility is determined and when this advanced treatment may be recommended.
Types of radiation therapy for cancer
From proton therapy to conventional radiation, learn about the different types of radiation therapy and their role in cancer care.
What is the Bragg peak in proton therapy?
The Bragg peak is what makes proton therapy uniquely precise. Learn how it helps concentrate radiation within a tumor while sparing healthy tissue.
How does proton therapy work?
Curious about proton therapy? Discover how this advanced form of radiation therapy treats cancer and why precision matters.
What is pencil beam scanning for proton therapy?
Pencil beam scanning is an advanced form of proton therapy that delivers highly targeted radiation tailored to the shape of a tumor.
How proton therapy treats cancer and targets cancer cells
Proton therapy uses targeted radiation to damage cancer cells and shrink tumors while reducing exposure to nearby healthy tissues.
Top benefits of proton therapy for treating cancer
Learn the benefits of proton therapy, including precision targeting, fewer side effects and better protection of healthy tissue during cancer treatment.
Proton therapy versus traditional radiation therapy
How does proton therapy differ from traditional radiation therapy? Here's how each treatment works, potential benefits, side effects and factors that may influence your care.
What does downtime in proton therapy mean?
How does proton therapy differ from traditional radiation therapy? Here's how each treatment works, potential benefits, side effects and factors that may influence your care.